I am a lot of people
Solo exhibtion by Lisette van Hoogenhuyze
After our first participation in Art Rotterdam this year with a solo presentation by Lisette van Hoogenhuyze, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming solo exhibition I am a lot of people by Lisette van Hoogenhuyze at our Gallery. Opening on Friday May 16th 17:00 and on show until June 7. This exhibition will be on view during Amsterdam Art Week (May 20 - May 25) & Stripfest (May 24).
We have curated a special program with free admission, read more below.
In her new exhibition, van Hoogenhuyze reflects on the layered identities that come with motherhood. The works mark the beginning of a long-term exploration into this transformation, which is at once deeply personal and widely shared.
Becoming a mother means becoming many people at once: caregiver, cook, researcher, administrator, planner, communicator, chauffeur. These roles accumulate rapidly, often without time to fully absorb the shift. In the whirlwind of responsibility, the woman she once was begins to fade: present only in glimpses, never fully re-inhabited. This overwhelming fragmentation often turns inward. In a time when support is most needed, many mothers find themselves facing it alone. While the need for community is greater than ever, our society no longer seems structured to provide it.
Through sculpture, textiles and drawings, Van Hoogenhuyze captures this quiet rupture. Her work traces the emotional undercurrents of early motherhood: love, loss, exhaustion, and the silent mourning of a former self. I am a lot of people offers a tender, unfiltered look at the invisible labor and fractured identities that shape the maternal experience and the longing for connection in a time of deep transformation.
Clouds in my coffee (2023), wool, acrylic and oil on burlap, 120cm x 170cm
This exhibition will be on view during Amsterdam Art Week (May 20 - May 25) & Stripfest (May 24).
We have curated a special program with free admission:
Events during the exhibition:
• Friday May 23, 19:00—22:00 Slumberparty Movie Night
Join us for a cozy evening with popcorn and pillows. Featuring short films that explore themes of womanhood, nature, family, and connection. The films offer a rich perspective on how these themes intertwine with the complexity of human experience and identity. With a short artist talk between the artists afterwards.
• Saturday May 24, 13:00—16:00 Workshop Mask and Puppet Making
(for Parents and Children)
A hands-on workshop where parents and children work together to create masks or puppets that represent one of their own “versions.” Using a variety of materials, this creative activity encourages exploration and expression of the many dimensions of self.
Saturday May 24, 20:00—22:00: Drinks & art performance.
Fuxico fofoca (2024), Diptych, Wool, Acrylic paint and yarn on burlap, 240cm x 170 cm (2x 120 cm x 170 cm)
Lisette van Hoogenhuyze (1991) was born in The Hague, Netherlands. She holds a degree in Art History from the University of Amsterdam and graduated in Fine Art from the University of the Arts Utrecht in 2019. She currently lives and works between Amsterdam and Lisbon.
As a multimedia artist, Lisette has developed a profound interest in the behavior and habits of different cultures. Through her encounters, she has observed a recurring theme: a quest for belonging among people on their own contemporary pilgrimages.
An avid traveler herself, Lisette’s work explores themes of identity, collective memory, and language. Using layered compositions and vibrant color arrangements inspired by diverse visual motifs, she invites viewers on a journey through different interpretations of contemporary (sub)cultures. Her work traverses invisible borders that feel more relevant than ever.
Van Hoogenhuyze’s art has been showcased at esteemed institutions such as Museum IJsselstein, Torch Gallery (Amsterdam), ART Rotterdam, and Saatchi Gallery (London). Her work is included in notable collections, including the Rijksoverheid (Dutch Government), the KPMG art collection, the Büyükkusoglu collection, and private collections in New York, Slovakia, Italy, and the Netherlands.
The first weeks II (2025) color pencil, oil pastel and oil paint on handmade Indian paper, framed, approx 33cm x 45cm